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Interactions
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Although the components of dandelion have diuretic properties (Blumenthal
2000), no clinically significant interactions between this herb and diuretic or
other medications have been reported in the
literature. Quinolone
Antibiotics
The high mineral content of Taraxacum mongolicum, Chinese dandelion,
may interfere with the absorption of quinolone antibiotics. In a rat study,
concurrent dosing of aqueous Taraxacum mongolicum extract (2 g/kg) and
ciprofloxacin (20 mg/kg po) lowered the maximum plasma concentration of
ciprofloxacin by 73% (Zhu et al. 1999). It is not known if Taraxacum
officinale, European or common dandelion, would interact similarly with
quinolone antibiotics and reduce the blood levels of these
drugs. |
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References |
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Blumenthal M, ed. Herbal Medicine Expanded Commission E Monographs.
Newton, Mass: Integrative Medicine Communications; 2000:79-80.
Zhu M, Wong P, Li R. Effects of Taraxacum mongolicum on the
bioavailability and disposition of ciprofloxacin in rats. J Pharm Sci.
1999;88(6):632-634. |
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